The DR650 Highway Touring Thread - Page 28

AirborneAndy · 05-09-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by banjobart

BS? Then stay home and dream about it. Some of us get out and do it. I did it in a Ford Falcon in 1970, the AK HWY was all gravel back then. I went back in 2009 on a VTX 1800. I am returning in 2013 on a DL1000. I have a great time every trip! Meet lots of folks and view lots of wildlife. A dozen grizzlies on the last trip to AK. 100's of photos taken. If I was afraid of hitting wildlife at 80 MPH I would never leave my house as there are many more wildlife collisions here in MI than on the AK HWY. I have hit two big deer here and none on the AK HWY.

PS: I own a DRZ400 and hope to buy a DR650 this weekend.

Just curious if you took the VTX on the Dalton, Dempster or the Denali Highways? Seems like that would not be too much fun and they are some of the biggest attractions for moto riders. On the other hand, with a 16 tooth CS sprocket, Ive done close to 1000 mile days on numerous occasions and over 1000 miles once.

sagedrifter · 05-09-2012, 06:35 PM

I've been using the DR650 more and more since I added the hard cases last year. The lowerd Procycle pegs really help too. I like about 300 to 500 miles per day depending on the roads, if its lots of dirt I do less of course.

I normally use the Pelicans when I'm staying in hotels, I do have a GIVI top case... I just don't like how it looks...

So, I just put a dry bag on the rack when camping. Here is my current set up for weekend rides:

I'm debating about adding a pelican as a top case, I ride mainly forestry roads and other mild stuff. It would be nice to have a small top case for misc stuff.

I still like the stock gearing the best, I have tried other sprockets with the 520 set up. I'll probably just go back to a 15/42 525 next time. I do ride with my ST buddies and keep up just fine, I'm a FJR rider too. For some reason the DR650 is my favorite even for touring. I guess its because its so easy to ride on gravel roads even loaded up for long trips. I don't like being limited by a big ST or even my past KTM 950. The DR650 will do 75 mph all day, I guess thats enough for me... I'm getting old..

I slab alot to get where I like to ride, I've found the Shinko 700/705 combo works well. Long wearing on pavement and cheap. The 700 front feels a little better on dirt roads, since I live on a dirt road I perfer the slightly more aggressive front.

goodcat8 · 05-09-2012, 09:10 PM

In case any of you DR fans are lookin'

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789569

clocklaw · 05-10-2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sagedrifter

They make "cruiser boots" in that size. http://www.mmccleather.com/motorcycl...cle-boots.html

I'm not sure that protection is their primary goal:

NordieBoy · 05-10-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ride-til-sore!

Do you know the story behind your gory pic? Was this a bike injury or just an example of what could happen? I have been thinking about getting some low bike boots like the 50-50's or something but the injury on your pic was a bit higher then a low boot would be if this was a bike related injury?

Love my Tech 2's.

Ride-til-sore! · 05-10-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Love my Tech 2's.

I have been looking at them or maybe the Thor 50/50's.

NordieBoy · 05-10-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ride-til-sore!

I have been looking at them or maybe the Thor 50/50's.

The A-Stars look a lot better

Ride-til-sore! · 05-10-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NordieBoy

The A-Stars look a lot better

They are nice but at about $90 bills more then the 50/50's.

Mr. B · 05-10-2012, 08:13 PM

What happend to pix of DR650 MOTORCYLES! This thread is in danger of morphing into yet another boot thread.

TRAVELGUY · 05-10-2012, 08:45 PM

+1

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Originally Posted by mr. B

what happend to pix of dr650 motorcyles! This thread is in danger of morphing into yet another boot thread.

NordieBoy · 05-10-2012, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. B

What happend to pix of DR650 MOTORCYLES! This thread is in danger of morphing into yet another boot thread.

Yet another boot thread?

You mean I could be getting my boot fix somewhere else?

Where!

ER70S-2 · 05-10-2012, 09:58 PM

Adv Grifter · 05-10-2012, 10:40 PM

Just three of 30 long DR650 tours since 2006:

Big Sur, California

From Bay Area up to California Sierra, over to Nevada, South to Death Valley, West to the Coast and North to ...

Big Sur coast

ADV8 · 05-11-2012, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. B

What happend to pix of DR650 MOTORCYLES! This thread is in danger of morphing into yet another boot thread.

planemanx15 · 05-11-2012, 06:47 AM

that bring a whole new meaning to naked bike ^^

05-09-2012, 06:35 PM	#407
sagedrifter Southern Explorer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Alabama Oddometer: 1,233	I've been using the DR650 more and more since I added the hard cases last year. The lowerd Procycle pegs really help too. I like about 300 to 500 miles per day depending on the roads, if its lots of dirt I do less of course. I normally use the Pelicans when I'm staying in hotels, I do have a GIVI top case... I just don't like how it looks... So, I just put a dry bag on the rack when camping. Here is my current set up for weekend rides: I'm debating about adding a pelican as a top case, I ride mainly forestry roads and other mild stuff. It would be nice to have a small top case for misc stuff. I still like the stock gearing the best, I have tried other sprockets with the 520 set up. I'll probably just go back to a 15/42 525 next time. I do ride with my ST buddies and keep up just fine, I'm a FJR rider too. For some reason the DR650 is my favorite even for touring. I guess its because its so easy to ride on gravel roads even loaded up for long trips. I don't like being limited by a big ST or even my past KTM 950. The DR650 will do 75 mph all day, I guess thats enough for me... I'm getting old.. I slab alot to get where I like to ride, I've found the Shinko 700/705 combo works well. Long wearing on pavement and cheap. The 700 front feels a little better on dirt roads, since I live on a dirt road I perfer the slightly more aggressive front. sagedrifter screwed with this post 05-09-2012 at 06:43 PM

05-09-2012, 09:10 PM	#408
goodcat8 I can pass this guy..... Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles Oddometer: 2,738	In case any of you DR fans are lookin' http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=789569 __________________ 2012 Triumph Bonneville 2006 Suzuki Vstrom Prior: 3rd Battalion - 6th Marines - 2nd Marine Division - Lima Company - 2nd Platoon - 0311

05-10-2012, 08:13 PM	#414
Mr. B Contrarian Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Minneapolis Oddometer: 1,574	Whaaaat? What happend to pix of DR650 MOTORCYLES! This thread is in danger of morphing into yet another boot thread. __________________ '07 DR650, '12 Moto Guzzi Stelvio NTX

05-11-2012, 06:47 AM	#420
planemanx15 ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Oddometer: 739	that bring a whole new meaning to naked bike ^^ __________________ 2000 Suzuki DR650 - 790cc Big bore kit, V-Strom seat, Warp 9 Supermoto rims, TM-40 carb. 1985 Yamaha CA50 - My Hot Rod 2009 Piaggio BV-250 - Escusi, Babba be bo-bee

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05-10-2012, 10:40 PM	#418
Adv Grifter on the road o'dreams Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Passing ADV Stalkers On The Inside Oddometer: 5,382	Just three of 30 long DR650 tours since 2006: Big Sur, California From Bay Area up to California Sierra, over to Nevada, South to Death Valley, West to the Coast and North to ... Big Sur coast